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Food Hygiene Ratings in Islington
In Islington, 63.1% of 2,412 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.38/5. These figures cover 2,548 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).
Quick answer
Islington has 1,522 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 2,412 rated premises (63.1%). 137 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 3 June 2026.
Rating distribution in Islington
Plus 136 awaiting inspection and 0 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).
Percentages are of rated premises only. 136 awaiting inspection and 0 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.
Food hygiene ratings by area in Islington
Top-rated places in Islington
- Alcedo Bistro & BarRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Alcedo Bistro & Bar, Ground Floor And Rear First Floor, 237 Holloway Road, London · N7 8HG5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
- Mars Montessori Nursery SchoolCaring Premises · Mars Montessori Nursery School, Montessori Nursery School, 4 Collins Yard, London · N1 2XU5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
- Oishii SushiTakeaway/sandwich shop · Oishii Sushi, 213-215 Upper Street, London · N1 1RL5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
- Luna LlenaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Luna Llena, Ground Floor, 119 Stroud Green Road, London · N4 3PX5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
- The Co-operative Food GroupRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · The Co-operative Food Group, 96-98 Turnmill Street, London, EC1M 5QP · EC1M 5QP5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
- Brewhouse and Kitchen LimitedRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Brewhouse and Kitchen Limited, Ground Floor, 2A Corsica Street, London · N5 1JD5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026
Places needing improvement in Islington
- Seven Sisters GreengrocersRetailers - other · Seven Sisters Greengrocers, 70 Seven Sisters Road, London, N7 6AE · N7 6AE0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 September 2025
- House of DishesTakeaway/sandwich shop · House of Dishes, 213-215 Upper Street, London · N1 1RL0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 September 2025
- Pleasance TheatreRetailers - other · Pleasance Theatre, Pleasance Theatre Trust Ltd, Carpenter's Mews, London · N7 9EF1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 2 October 2025
- Rabbit Hole CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Rabbit Hole Cafe, 411A Holloway Road, London, N7 6HJ · N7 6HJ1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 August 2025
- Retail 24Retailers - other · Retail 24, Ground Floor, 192-194 Goswell Road, London · EC1V 7DT1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 July 2025
- Pho DeliRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Pho Deli, Ground Floor, 247 Goswell Road, London · EC1V 7JD1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 March 2025
- Bella CrustRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bella Crust, 41 Rosebery Avenue, London · EC1R 4SH1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 April 2026
- Archway ButcherRetailers - other · Archway Butcher, 677 Holloway Road, London, N19 5SE · N19 5SE1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 November 2024
A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.
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Methodology
Figures are computed from 2,548 real Food Standards Agency records for Islington, of which 2,412 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.